An Introduction
These homeowners wanted to turn the concrete slab patio their builder installed into an inviting space. They wanted a larger space to accommodate their patio furniture and grill. They also wanted landscaping to provide some privacy and eventually some shade. Loving color, they wanted plenty of perennials to fill out the garden beds. .Issues
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Plan Creation
The first step was creating a plan, including the pavers to be used and the plants that would be added to the new landscape beds.
Construction
The first step is to install the patio based on the plan. Once pavers were put in place, we were ready to create the plant beds that give the backyard a finished feel.